Kel's Tails Poodles & Doodles

Kelly C.

Breeder of Poodles and Goldendoodles

  • Arlington, TX
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Louie
Gracie

Planned Goldendoodle litter

Due Mar. 2026

Ready May 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Kelly C., the breeder behind Kel's Tails Poodles & Doodles located in Arlington, TX. We raise and deliver Poodle & Goldendoodle puppies across the US. We are now located in Arlington, TX but have guardian partners in Louisiana.

Q. & A. with Kelly

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We just wanted one litter of puppies. We had our first litter on the night of our wedding anniversary! We fell in love with the miracle of new puppy life and kept going. We begin doing countless hours of research, asking questions, experimenting with different ideas and setups. We are constantly learning new things but are excited about how far we have come in our knowledge and experience.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our dogs, of course, is what makes our program special! We believe we have some of the best fur babies and produce amazing puppies. We put a lot of time in with our puppies and the families they will be going with. We have worked with many trainers and families that have used our puppies in various lines of service work and therapy. We have a couple verified seizure alert dogs as well.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Poodle puppies are standard size. Goldendoodle puppies include miniature, medium, and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Poodle puppies include apricot, black, blue, brown, cafe au lait, cream, silver-beige, white, and parti. Goldendoodle puppies include cream, apricot, red, chocolate, and parti. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Kelly

Kelly has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 deposit and between $1,700 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Deposits can be transferred with prior approval but are typically non-refundable. Deposits can be transferred up to two times within a week of the litter being born, with prior approval but are non-refundable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kelly may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Kelly offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kelly directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Kelly.

  • Meet in Arlington, TX

    1179 miles away · Kelly's location

  • Meet at BWI airport

    44 miles away near Baltimore, MD

  • Meet at ACY airport

    158 miles away near Atlantic City, NJ

  • Meet at MHT airport

    414 miles away near Manchester, NH

  • Meet at ATL airport

    537 miles away near Atlanta, GA

  • Meet at TPA airport

    817 miles away near Tampa, FL

  • Meet at FLL airport

    909 miles away near Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • Meet at MSY airport

    958 miles away near New Orleans, LA

  • Meet at DAL airport

    1162 miles away near Dallas, TX

  • Meet at DFW airport

    1171 miles away near Dallas–Fort Worth, TX

  • Meet at DEN airport

    1447 miles away near Denver, CO

  • Meet at COS airport

    1458 miles away near Colorado Springs, CO

  • Meet at SAN airport

    2247 miles away near San Diego, CA

  • Meet at SFO airport

    2411 miles away near San Francisco, CA


Puppy transport options

Kelly offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.

More about Kelly

  • Kelly has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years

    Kelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Kelly’s links

Kelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Kel's Tails Poodles & Doodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent dogs

All breeds

Goldendoodle

Poodle

Parent health testing

Goldendoodle

Standard Poodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Kel's Tails Poodles & Doodles reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Goldendoodles.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • Full Embark Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Kelly to bring home their puppies.

  • Mary S.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Kelly was very easy to work with. Muffin is the sweetest puppy. We are are working on potty training and sleeping through the night. Took her to the vet yesterday. He gave her a head to toe exam and said she is a healthy puppy.

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    Patti C.

    Verified owner · May 2024

    Our experience with Kel’s Tails was wonderful. From the time I reached out to Kelly, arrived to pick out my baby, picked her up and beyond, Kelly was available to answer any questions I had and give support where needed. We have a healthy lovable standard poodle Parti pup who is spunky, intelligent, and a real love bug. Couldn’t be happier with our experience . Thanks Kelly!

  • Penny B.

    Verified owner · June 2024

    Cooper is the best! His sweet nature and loyal heart are already on display. At 7 weeks he sleeps through the night right beside me without a peep. Love him to pieces and so glad to have him and Kel’s Tails to work with.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.